Malina's Kitchen
2345 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx, 10468
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (5 weeks ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 30, 2026
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 2 |
| May 14, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Grade C | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 12 (9 critical) |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 102 rodent inspections on record, 31 finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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